United Kingdom: 1st Afghan War Medal

Ribbon: Red fading through white to yellow fading through white to blue.

Instituted: October 1842.

Awarded: For participation in campaigns in North West India and Afghanistan between October 1841 and October 1842.

1st Type
Candahar 1842
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2nd Type
Cabul 1842
2nd Type: Obverse 2nd Type: Reverse
3rd Type
Ghunzee and Cabul 1842
3rd Type: Obverse 3rd Type: Reverse
4th Type
Candahar, Ghunzee and Cabul 1842
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